Hapoel Tel Aviv Dominates Maccabi Tel Aviv in First Derby of Season
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 105-87 in the first derby of the basketball season, with Vasilije Micić scoring 31 points. The win marked Hapoel's fourth consecutive derby victory in the regular season, a club first. Maccabi is on a five-game losing streak, but the teams will meet again in the Winner Cup final and the EuroLeague.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 105-87 in their first derby of the basketball season.
- Vasilije Micić scored 31 points and tied a derby record with 9 three-pointers for Hapoel.
- Hapoel secured its fourth consecutive derby win in the regular season, a historic first.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv is on a five-game losing streak across all competitions.
- The two teams will face each other again in the Winner Cup final and the EuroLeague soon.
Hapoel Tel Aviv decisively defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 105-87 in the first Tel Aviv derby of the basketball season, held at Maccabi's home arena, Menora Mivtachim Hall. This marked a significant upset, especially as it followed recent league losses for both teams. Hapoel's victory was largely fueled by an exceptional three-point shooting performance, with the team sinking 19 three-pointers out of 31 attempts.
Vasilije Micić was a standout player for Hapoel, scoring 31 points and matching a derby record with 9 successful three-pointers on 13 attempts. This record was previously held by Yam Madar, who now plays for Maccabi. The win also secured Hapoel's fourth consecutive derby victory in the regular season, a historic first for the club.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is currently on a five-game losing streak across all competitions, including two consecutive losses in the league. Despite this, the article notes that Maccabi has overcome similar slumps in the past, such as in the 2013/14 season, to eventually win the championship.
The two rivals are set to face each other again soon. They will compete in the Winner Cup final in one week, followed by a EuroLeague matchup three days later.
